Mirwaiz also said that deployment of forces outside the historic Jamia Masjid in Old city here leads to tension and agitation in the area.

“Heavy deployment of Govt forces around #JamaMasjid even in this holy month leading to tension & agitation. Dozens of civilians injured after forces resorted to pellet &teargas shelling!large number of people unable to come out of the mosque. Condemn the deployment and forces action,” Mirwaiz tweeted. (KNS)